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2025 Forest River Cherokee

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

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Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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+1 complaint in 30 days
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest May 9, 2025
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 1 NHTSA owner-reported complaint for the 2025 Forest River Cherokee, most frequently naming the body & structure category. 4 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 6 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Body & structure1100.0%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

4 campaigns cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov

STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT

May 9, 2025
19 units potentially affected
The defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2025 Cherokee ACKT271RK travel trailers. These vehicles may not have an emergency exit window installed.
The risk: A missing emergency exit can prevent or delay occupants from exiting in an emergency, increasing the risk of injury.
The remedy: Dealers will install an emergency exit window, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 2, 2025. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-260-499-2100. Forest River's number for this recall is 17-1927.
Forest River, Inc.Manufacturer number 17-1927View on NHTSA.gov

STRUCTURE:BODY:STEP/LADDER

Apr 14, 2025
4,179 units potentially affected
The defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Coachmen Catalina, Forest River Aurora, Cascade, Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Sandpiper, Sierra, 2025 Campsite Reserve, Impression, Pause, Puma, Sabre, Salem, Vengeance, and Wildwood fifth wheel and travel trailers, equipped with a removable step assembly. The clip-on bracket mounting bolts may come loose, allowing the steps to detach.
The risk: Steps that detach while in use increase the risk of injury.
The remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair or replace the clip-on bracket as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 28, 2025. Owners may contact customer service at Aurora & Catalina (1-574-825-4995), Campsite Reserve, Cascade, Cherokee, Sabre, Vengeance (1-260-499-2100), Cedar Creek (1-260-593-4000), Impression (1-574-327-2716), Pause (1-574-327-2681), Puma (1-574-642-0588), Sierra & Sandpiper (1-574-534-4574), and Salem & Wildwood (1-574-534-3167). Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1915.
Forest River, Inc.Manufacturer number 51-1915View on NHTSA.gov

EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:MICROWAVE/VENT HOOD

Jul 26, 2024
63 units potentially affected
The defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2025 Cherokee CKT20-0G travel trailers. During installation, an incorrect length screw was used to install the microwave, which allowed the screw to enter the microwave compartment.
The risk: The presence of a screw in the microwave compartment can cause electrical arcing, increasing the risk of a fire.
The remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the microwave as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 7, 2024. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-260-499-2100. Forest River's number for this recall is 89-1819.
Forest River, Inc.Manufacturer number 89-1819View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Body & structure
Filed Sep 16, 2026

I have severe structural issues that are causing rainwater to run into the wall of the RV and has created black mold. The seam from the roof membrane to the gutter was done in properly. It is only a year old. Inside the loadbearing Walls mind you this is a two-story RV with a very heavy upstairs with plywood floors are two by threes cut in half and space 19.5 inches apart without any cross boards in between the headers are three-quarter inch by 2 7/16 inch and the studs that are cutting in half are only three-quarter inch by 2 1/2 inch. The air conditioners were improperly installed where the ductwork was taped with HVAC tape completely covered with tape, causing the return error to mix with the cold air and water to run directly into the Camper they also did not torque the bolts to 40 inches per pound they weren’t even 20 inches per pound and one wasn’t even hand tight, causing severe condensation and a spring tail infestation they eat mold of wood. Also, the ductwork has plastic inside it that was not removed by the factory, causing the air to get caught up and not flow properly the distribution box where the ductwork takes a 90° turn in the back upstairs bedroom to the downstairs bedroom was secured with two screws onto the boot. No tape, no clamp. All the cold air was being released into the ceiling also causing condensation. I have advanced pulmonary arterial hypertension, which has led to right side heart failure. The mold spores are causing severe swelling in my legs because my heart has to work harder because my lungs are in flames. I am on disability. I’ve had to evacuate the destination Camper, which is my home and I’ve been staying at hotels which I’ve drained my savings. Forest River wants to fall back on a warranty when this is clearly a manufacturing intentional consumer danger. This house is a depth trap. The cutting in half two by threes are cracking down the middle. There’s so many other issues I could inform you of, but that would take too long

NHTSA ID
11764742
Incident
Sep 30, 2025

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

511950

This is a product service bulletin from Global Link concerning counterfeit keys for entry doors being sold on certain websites. Forest River is reporting as we are sharing with the dealer body.

511911REVA

Chart of Thermostat compatibilities of Furrion products. This document is adding a "dealer friendly cover page". This supersedes 511911.

511911

Chart of Thermostat compatibilities of Furrion products.

511906

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Generic drawing of a 87A relay wiring diagram for holding tank warmers.

511886

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

If the 12V disconnect is not turned off, and battery is not installed, the energy from the solar panel may allow an energy spike where certain 12V components such as the air conditioner brain(s), slide motor(s) or other 12V electrical component(s) are connected, and may cause a to nuisance fail.

511826

This is a LCI authored document in which clarifies the axles' bearing grease frequently asked questions. This document is not tied to a specific make, model or model year. This document covers any recreational trailer manufactured with an LCI axle(s). The owner/operator will know which brand axle(s) are installed by reviewing the axle tag located at the center of the axle beam.

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Forest River Cherokee by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2026210—
2025Viewing140—
2024110—
2023310—
20222360—
20214930—
20201470—
2019960—
20181480—
20171160—
2016330—
2015620—
2014530—
2013230—
2012210—
2011020—
2010120—
2009120—
2008120—
2007020—
2006520—
2005220—
2004120—
2003130—
2002010—
2001010—
2000210—
1999110—
1998010—
1997010—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.